209 — Jade Medium
Greens family#6DAD8A
Anchor 209 — Jade Medium — has hex #6DAD8A and RGB 109, 173, 138. This medium-light, muted green thread sits alongside its closest DMC, Madeira, and J&P Coates matches below, with 8 similar Anchor shades and a panel of color harmonies for palette planning.
About Anchor 209
Anchor Stranded Cotton Mouliné
- Fiber
- 100% cotton
- Sold as
- 8 m
Brand Equivalents for Anchor 209
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Valdani
Crescent Colors
Similar Anchor Colors to 209
Closest Anchor threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Anchor 209
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Anchor 209 (Jade Medium) sits a hair from Anchor 205 (Emerald Green Light) (ΔE 3.17) — close enough to blend a strand of each for a smooth gradient or to swap one for the other in a pinch.
Color Harmonies for Anchor 209
Anchor threads that pair well with 209, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Greens Family
Anchor209 in context with nearby shades from the greens color family.
About Anchor 209
Meet Anchor 209, Jade Medium — a muted, medium-light thread in the greens family with cool forest tones. Its tone is restrained and versatile, making it a popular choice for foliage and nature scenes. It pairs nicely in designs that call for holiday projects or landscape details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Anchor 209 — what color is it?
The color of Anchor 209 is Jade Medium — a medium-light green thread (hex #6DAD8A, RGB 109, 173, 138). It shows up most in cactus motifs and shamrock designs.
What is the DMC equivalent of Anchor 209?
The closest DMC match for Anchor 209 (Jade Medium) is DMC 563 (Jade light) with a 94% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 993 (Aquamarine light, 78%) and DMC 3817 (Celadon Green light, 72%).
Which Anchor threads are close to 209?
The closest Anchor threads to 209 are 205 Emerald Green Light (ΔE 3.17), 208 Jade Light (ΔE 4.46), and 204 Emerald Green Very Light (ΔE 4.75). These are useful substitutes when 209 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Anchor 209 good for?
Anchor 209 (Jade Medium) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring cactus motifs, shamrock designs, frog patterns, moss textures. Its medium-light tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with 209.
What fabric color works best with Anchor 209 (Jade Medium)?
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 209 has a contrast ratio of about 2.6:1 on white fabric and 8:1 on black. As a soft cool shade, its cool cast recedes visually — useful for backgrounds, shadows, water and sky, and calm, restful palettes.